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Frank and Joe Hardy finish up a case helping a fellow ATAC (American Teens
Against Crime) agent, whose sharp-eyed fans may recognize despite her Alias.
Things seem to quiet down when ATAC sends Frank and Joe undercover to
investigate a new Mall opening in Bayport, due to several suspicious
accidents there. But things get exciting when the night before the big
opening, Joe, Frank, and seven others are mysteriously locked in the mall
-with a murderer on the loose. If that wasn't enough, everything that could
go horribly wrong in a mall, does. A flood caused by water beds. An
electrocution at an electronics shop. A bow and arrow used to kill in the
Sporting Goods store. A runaway elevator. A damsel in distress in the dress
shop. Fire in the food court. And much, much more. Ages 8 to 12.
Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover! Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educators rave about the high quality of the Papercutz writing and artwork, readers 8 and up are simply enjoying the great adventures found in each fun-filled volume. Be sure to check out other Papercutz titles such as Nancy Drew, Totally Spies, and Zorro.
Against Crime) agent, whose sharp-eyed fans may recognize despite her Alias.
Things seem to quiet down when ATAC sends Frank and Joe undercover to
investigate a new Mall opening in Bayport, due to several suspicious
accidents there. But things get exciting when the night before the big
opening, Joe, Frank, and seven others are mysteriously locked in the mall
-with a murderer on the loose. If that wasn't enough, everything that could
go horribly wrong in a mall, does. A flood caused by water beds. An
electrocution at an electronics shop. A bow and arrow used to kill in the
Sporting Goods store. A runaway elevator. A damsel in distress in the dress
shop. Fire in the food court. And much, much more. Ages 8 to 12.
Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover! Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educators rave about the high quality of the Papercutz writing and artwork, readers 8 and up are simply enjoying the great adventures found in each fun-filled volume. Be sure to check out other Papercutz titles such as Nancy Drew, Totally Spies, and Zorro.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
About the author
Scott Lobdell
1,649 books235 followersScott Lobdell (born 1960) is an American comic book writer.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at a separate school with the guidance of veteran X-related characters Banshee and Emma Frost. He also had writing stints on Marvel's Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He wrote the script to Stan Lee's Mosaic and an upcoming film from POW Entertainment featuring Ringo Starr. He also participated in the Marvel Comics and Image Comics (from Jim Lee's WildStorm) crossover mini-series WildC.A.T.s/X-Men.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at a separate school with the guidance of veteran X-related characters Banshee and Emma Frost. He also had writing stints on Marvel's Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He wrote the script to Stan Lee's Mosaic and an upcoming film from POW Entertainment featuring Ringo Starr. He also participated in the Marvel Comics and Image Comics (from Jim Lee's WildStorm) crossover mini-series WildC.A.T.s/X-Men.
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August 3, 2009
This is the first book I've read in a series of Hardy Boys graphic novels. The art, by Daniel Rendon, is nice but more manga-ish than I'd prefer.
I enjoyed this book, though it's got a couple of problems. First, I had some trouble suspending my disbelief; the title characters are involved in a secret organization and face death an awfully large number of times. Second, and perhaps worse, I couldn't keep track of which brother was which! Maybe that's just me.
Having said that, the mystery was interesting and I look forward to reading more.
(Finished 2009-06-27 < 11:10 EDT)
I enjoyed this book, though it's got a couple of problems. First, I had some trouble suspending my disbelief; the title characters are involved in a secret organization and face death an awfully large number of times. Second, and perhaps worse, I couldn't keep track of which brother was which! Maybe that's just me.
Having said that, the mystery was interesting and I look forward to reading more.
(Finished 2009-06-27 < 11:10 EDT)
August 24, 2022
Great revamp on an old classic
July 18, 2018
While enjoying the opening of a new mall, Frank and Joe quickly find themselves and a host of other attendees locked in for the night - and with a killer on the loose attempting to do them all in, both will have to rely on all their wits to escape alive! Lobdell is sure to have fans glued to the pages of this exhilarating adventure!
January 28, 2013
Great scenes, humor, and danger! My whole review with more detail but no spoilers can be read @ Hardy and Drew Mysteries.
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March 12, 2013Having read Hardy Boys all through my teen years when I saw the graphic novel I picked it up as a guilty please. Seems like they're very strongly targeting the teens. Maybe the teens of today might like, but I still swear by the Boys of yore.
January 10, 2016
I like how Mr.Spratt is the owner of the mall but try to destroy it for money and want to build a casino after it explode. The plot was great like how no one figure out it was the owner until much later.
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April 12, 2013Eh, not as good as the others so far
May 12, 2013
Trapped in mall. And the culprit, so obvious.
July 28, 2014
Uhh? They were trapped in a mall for no obvious reason at least on their end. Well, yeah, not really exciting for me.
May 5, 2015
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April 9, 2016
I found it rather boring.
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